Food + Beverage

Cheese, Please

Green Dirt's new Crossroads restaurant completes their farm-to-table circle Article by Patrick Mulvihill | Photography by Anna Petrow Since opening its doors in April 2024, Green Dirt on Oak has become more than just a destination for cheese lovers—it’s an immersive culinary experience that bridges the gap between farm and table. An urban outpost of Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO, this cozy yet expansive restaurant offers a curated selection of artisanal cheeses, thoughtfully paired wines, and...

Food + Beverage

The Little Store Turns Ten

Price Rite Market & Deli is one of the Northland's best hidden gems Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Hannah Schreiner The Price Rite Market and Deli, lovingly known as “The Little Store,” has been a cornerstone of the Northland community for the last decade. Known for its delicious and affordable Italian specialties, the store is far more than just a place to grab a meal or pick up groceries—it’s a hub for building connections and fostering good neighbors. Owners Santo and Jeannine...

Home + Design

Stay Put

Check into the Hotel Kansas City for an all-in-one staycation Article and Photography by Katie Currid Every year, my husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary with a staycation. Our anniversary is the day after Christmas, thanks to an elopement on military leave 11 years ago. Every year I think it’s such an inconvenient, busy time of year to celebrate our anniversary (it’s also in the midst of two of our kids’ birthdays, on top of the holidays and my birthday), but the staycation always...

Home + Design

Scents of Family

Candle company Harmony Lane uses clean ingredients in their family-run business Article by Katie Ericksen | Photography by Joey Droptiny, Mahtab Hadjian, Katelin Mansell The crackling of a wick on a cozy morning fills living spaces with a comforting aroma; timber, cashmere, the smell of a fresh batch of laundry or fruity, uplifting scents such as apricot, and orange. Scents that smell like home. There's nothing greater than family, and for local business Harmony Lane, that’s what they believe...

Home + Design

Wrapped Up in A Bow

The owner of wreath-making business Creations by Papyon finds inspiration in her Iranian childhood Article and Photography by Mahtab Hadjian Maryam Hadjian is surrounded by bows constantly, from her living room carpet by the blazing fireplace, to the busied kitchen island during dinner. She folds mesh and ribbon diligently as her beloved Turkish soap operas play from the living room. Wreaths are weaved to life in her humble abode, which is also filled with her bustling family. Her native...

Health + Wellness

Cold Weather Motion

The KC Dirt Community stays active, even when the temperatures drop Article and Photography by Jennifer Kirby The KC Dirt Community is a female-led inclusive trail running group that doesn’t let any kind of weather slow them down. Their four leaders, Ashley Baker, Kelly Kardon, Kim Olson and Theresa Reyes-Cummings, are marathon and ultramarathon runners. They found each other in this supportive running community, which was once named Mud Babes. Being a part of this group is about more than...

Food + Beverage

A Knead for Community

The Sourdough Spot provides more than just bread — their classes bring people together Article by Reilly Atkins | Photography by Katie Currid During the pandemic, many people decided to adopt a pet or purchase a jungle of houseplants to keep them company. Maegan Vaughan got a sourdough starter. She had always been interested in sourdough baking, but with newly found extra time, she dove in. She tried and failed at growing her own starter from scratch before purchasing one from Homestead and...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Brunch

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones The holidays are filled with family gatherings. Enjoy these easy, make-ahead recipes to simplify your holiday breakfast and are sure to impress your guests.   Hearty Breakfast Casserole  Ingredients: 8 eggs 2-3 cups torn bread pieces 3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 pound breakfast sausage, browned 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups shredded cheese of choice 1 teaspoon red pepper...

Life + Culture

The Last Tobacco Farms of Missouri

Every tobacco plant for Missouri's remaining eight tobacco farms starts off in Lennie Callaway's greenhouse Article and Photography by Katie Currid The birth of tobacco farming in Weston is usually recognized as 1894. Many people who settled Weston at this time were from Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. As they settled the Missouri River Valley, they brought with them the crop they knew best, establishing the only tobacco market west of the Mississippi River throughout the state. Throughout...

Travel

Wild Things

Legends of Bigfoot and other mysterious creatures across the Northland and beyond Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Bruce N. Meyer A mystery hides in the rolling hills of Clay County surrounding Smithville Lake. Clues can be found off County Road W in the little community of Paradise. The footprints in the parking lot. The shadowy figure. And, oh, the smell. The smell, actually, is more of an aroma leading to one of the best hamburgers in the Northland cooking up on the grill...